Lighting, Hd, Film and Business: A Maverick’s World

Lighting, lighting composition, visualization, camera expertise, image composition as well as keen budget awareness are the key ingredients that separate one who has mastered their craft from those who "wannabe." In this book Steve Flanigan has blended his experiences as a Director of Photography, Lighting Director, Producer, Director, Line Producer and Business owner to bring to the reader a rich background of experiences and knowledge, laced with stories that will aid both the beginning filmmaker and seasoned veteran thrive in their craft.

Steve is a national award-winning producer/director of photography with decades of experience in feature films, TV documentaries, commercials, multi-cam, long form films and High Definition Productions. His film making trips have taken him to Mexico, Central America, Israel, Egypt, Asia, Europe, Turkey and all over the U.S. He is the co- President of Producers Group Studios. In addition to his history as a film producer and well-known DP, he is a celebrated lecturer at many universities throughout the United States. As a Business Leader, he was a founding member of the MPG in Colorado, was elected in 2003 as the Businessman of the Year, 2004 and to the Business Advisory Council . He also serves the community as a youth coach for soccer, baseball, and football teams. He is often called on as a Producer/ DP to oversee very difficult crew assignments internationally. He is renowned for his ＂location books＂ which isolate and identify minute details at every shooting location including pre schedules, multi-cam team placement, sun positions and shooting logistics. He is a team player, easily accessible to crew and executives. That is what makes him a natural go-to guy as a technical visual and logistics consultant. His clients rely on his expertise for cost effective production strategy, technical design, visual interpretation, and logistics coordination. As a consultant he has built studios, designed hi-tech and low-tech lighting, created visual styles, designed work flow, matched scenes from previous films, supervised post production, managed crew movement, negotiated international contracts, navigated international relations, and has built a network of working professionals. Steve is a Visual Storyteller who loves to explore and collaborate with diverse styles and formats through lighting and camera. Steve has traveled throughout the world shooting in demanding and diverse environments. With his vast experience in a variety of mediums, he has a unique ability to adapt to an assortment of challenging environments and personalities.